Silence after the pain of Agent Orange

Perhaps, nothing can measure the pain of a mother who has to witness her children being born healthy, but later becoming mentally disabled and paralyzed. Over 70 years old, they should be enjoying a peaceful life with their children and grandchildren, but for Mr. Le Dinh Nhac and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Tam in Nui Trang area, Phu Ninh commune, for over 40 years, they have not had a peaceful night's sleep because 2 of their 4 children are mentally disabled due to the effects of Agent Orange.

Mr. Nhac joined the army in 1967 and fought in the southern battlefields, from Quang Ngai to Kon Tum. Mrs. Tam shared: My husband was a direct victim of Agent Orange, which caused many illnesses, but now the children are infected, and I can't hold back my tears. All of the children's personal activities such as eating, bathing, and washing depend on others. I myself, as a mother, am often sick but still have to take care of my children every day. Sometimes I am too tired to get up, and thinking about my children makes me even more heartbroken...

Although he is 34 years old, the youngest son of Mr. Nguyen Van Thang in zone 9, Ha Hoa commune still cries like a child.

For soldiers carrying Agent Orange, overcoming the misfortunes of life, they find optimism and joy in life to forget the "wounds" of war. For more than 30 years, Ms. Dao Thi An and Mr. Nguyen Van Thang in Zone 9, Ha Hoa Commune have been quietly taking care of their son affected by the after-effects of chemical toxins day and night. Although he is 34 years old, their son is still like a child, only occasionally smiling innocently, his life is confined to a small house.

Mr. Thang confided: In 1970, I joined the army and fought in the battlefields of Southern Laos and the Central Highlands. In 1971, I got married and had 4 children, 3 daughters and 1 son. Fate was cruel when the youngest son, born in 1991, was not a normal child, mentally disabled, unable to walk. Only later did I learn about the consequences of Agent Orange that had haunted my son... But then I thought, I cannot just sit and look at the pain of the past, I have to be strong to be a support for my wife and children. Over the past 34 years, Mr. Thang has actively participated in social work activities and spent time taking care of his 34-year-old son.

Every day, Ms. Phung Thi Vien in Zone 4, Phung Nguyen Commune still takes care of her younger brother who suffers from Agent Orange consequences.

Sharing the same “Agent Orange pain” with people like Mr. Nhac, Mrs. Tam, Mr. Thang, Mrs. An is Ms. Phung Thi Vien in Zone 4, Phung Nguyen Commune, a policy family. Both parents have passed away, Ms. Vien herself has put aside her own happiness to take care of her younger brother, Phung Van Chung, who has been paralyzed and mentally disabled since childhood, due to the effects of Agent Orange from his father. Ms. Vien is the only one taking care of her 46-year-old disabled brother, but he is always like a child with an incomplete body and mind.

Ms. Vien emotionally shared: I have never had a good night's sleep. I always worry that my baby will not be able to sleep at night, will be in pain, or will need to go to the bathroom... Sometimes I wish I could sleep soundly, rest, and be at peace, but I don't know when that small dream will come true...

Silently after the pain of Agent Orange, the weak women suddenly became strong, because at this time, they are the spiritual support, soothing the pain of Agent Orange victims during the windy and changing weather days.

In everyday life, mothers, wives, and sisters who work hard and sacrifice their whole lives for their husbands, children, and siblings are truly precious. They must overcome life's tragedies without complaining. These lives really need the care and sharing from the community to share the burden, add motivation, and faith in life.

Moc Lam

Source: https://baophutho.vn/tham-lang-sau-noi-dau-da-cam-237518.htm